May weather forecast
Sofia, NM

Share

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Sofia, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in April to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). May is characterized by a distinct thermal shift, with nighttime lows averaging at a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Sofia is 41%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout May, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sofia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Sofia aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Sofia, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.7 days and aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Sofia is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Sofia is 11.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Sofia is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sofia in May?

In Sofia, in May, the average high-temperature is 74.8°F (23.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Sofia?

In May, the average relative humidity in Sofia is 41%.

How much does it rain in Sofia in May?

In May, in Sofia, New Mexico, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout May, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sofia?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Sofia, New Mexico. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Sofia aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sofia have in May?

In May, the average day length in Sofia, New Mexico, is 14h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Sofia?

On the first day of May in Sofia, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sofia?

In Sofia, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Sofia?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Sofia, New Mexico, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sofia, NM

Average temperature in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in May
Sofia, NM

Average pressure in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in May
Sofia, NM

Average wind speed in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in May
Sofia, NM

Average humidity in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in May
Sofia, NM

Average rainfall in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in May
Sofia, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in May
Sofia, NM

Average snowfall in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in May
Sofia, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sofia, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in May
Sofia, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in May
Sofia, NM

Average UV index in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in May
Sofia, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

[Resources]

Average visibility in May
Sofia, NM

Average visibility in May - Sofia, NM
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

[Resources]

Sofia, New Mexico, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location